Samba Criss Cross Bota Fogos
The Samba Criss Cross Bota Fogos is Newcomer Level figure. This online reference gives a detailed description of the dance steps, including timing, and movement, technique; a list of figures that may precede or follow the pattern; and videos providing instruction and demonstration of the figure, techniques and practice routines that include it.
Leader
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn
|
Footwork |
Notes |
1-3
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1 a 2
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Traveling Bota Fogos Fwd LRL. end in Open CPP
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1/4 to L over 2 & 3
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same as Traveling Bota Fogos Fwd
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Commence DW, end DC.
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4-6
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1 a 2
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Traveling Bota Fogos Fwd RLR. end in Open PP
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1/4 to R over 5 & 6
|
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end DW
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Follower
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn
|
Footwork |
Notes |
1-3
|
1 a 2
|
Traveling Bota Fogos Fwd RLR, passing in front of Man under raised arms. End in Open CPP
|
1/4 to R over 2 & 3
|
same as Traveling Bota Fogos Fwd
|
Commence DC, end DW
|
4-6
|
1 a 2
|
Traveling Bota Fogos Fwd LRL, passing in front of Man under raised arms. End in Open PP
|
1/4 to L over 5 & 6
|
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end DC |
- Start in Open Promenade Position. L to R hand hold. Use bounce action.
- Alternative finishing positions for LF Samba Walk when it follows Criss Cross Bota Fogos:
- Promenade position:
- Man turn 1/8 L on Stationary Samba Walk and lady 1 1/8 R on Spot Volta to end facing LOD, both turning body a little less to shape the Promenade Position.
- Regain normal hold to follow with a RF Samba Walk in PP or a Side Samba Walk.
- Right Side Position
- Man turn 1/8 L on Stationary Samba Walk and lady 1 1/8 R on Spot Volta to end facing LOD. (Body also face LOD).
- Lower joined hands to just above waist level in front of bodies. Lady's L hand well across her body at waist level, the Man's R hand behind her back, taking her L hand in his R hand (double hold)
- Follow with a RF Samba Walk into Rolling off the Arm.
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